Baker / Packager

Walmart•Lathrop, CA

19d•Onsite

About The Position

Baker / Packager associates prepare fresh bakery items for members by following recipes and production instructions, then wrapping, labeling, and storing merchandise. The role involves helping with bakery orders while managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, and maintaining a clean, organized, member-ready work area. Associates collaborate with the bakery team and may work in other areas as business needs require. The position includes operating, maintaining, and sanitizing baking equipment; meeting food safety, sanitation, cold-chain, inventory, quality, and date-control standards; and using handheld technology to support production, ordering, training, and product-quality decisions. Associates provide helpful service to members, support operational excellence, reduce waste, and contribute to a positive and inclusive team environment while following company policies and standards of ethics and integrity. The hourly wage range is $19.00 to $27.00, with possible premiums of $0.35 to $3.00 per hour in specific circumstances. The required minimum qualification is being at least 18 years of age and completing required job trainings and assessments within the prescribed period. The job is located at 16150 Golden Valley Parkway, Lathrop, California.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must successfully complete all job-required trainings and assessments within the prescribed time period if selected for the position.
Ability to stand for long periods while assisting members quickly and accurately.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks.
Ability to follow recipes and maintain organization.
Ability to work collaboratively and flexibly in response to business needs.
Ability to provide prompt, positive customer service and maintain member satisfaction as a priority.
Problem-solving skills and commitment to completing tasks with excellence.

Responsibilities

Prepare bakery merchandise according to daily production needs, recipes, and makeup instructions.
Operate, maintain, and sanitize baking equipment.
Wrap, label, and store merchandise according to company policies and procedures.
Follow food safety standards, sanitation guidelines, cold-chain requirements, inventory practices, and quality and date-control standards.
Maintain a clean, neat, organized, and member-ready work area.
Assist members with bakery orders and purchasing decisions, answer questions, and provide exceptional customer service.
Collaborate with associates to build a strong bakery team and remain flexible to work in other areas as business needs require.
Use handheld technology and other digital tools to support production, merchandise ordering, training, and product-quality decisions.
Secure fragile and high-shrink merchandise and help eliminate waste.
Model high-quality service and products and advocate for the bakery department and club.
Follow company policies, procedures, standards of ethics and integrity, and applicable action plans.
Complete work assignments and priorities, communicate progress, collaborate with relevant partners, and identify improvement opportunities.
Contribute to a respectful, inclusive workplace by building relationships, supporting and mentoring others, and recognizing their contributions.
Support company values and goals, including making a positive impact for associates, customers, members, and the wider community.

Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental coverage
401(k)
Stock purchase
Company-paid life insurance
Paid time off (PTO and/or PPTO)
Parental leave
Family care leave
Bereavement leave
Jury duty leave
Voting leave
Short-term and long-term disability
Company discounts
Military Leave Pay
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
Company-paid education program through Live Better U, subject to eligibility requirements
Performance-based bonus awards